How to Pronounce "barium"
word
ˈbɛɹiəm
BAIR-ee-um
bˈeəɹiəm
BAIR-ee-um
Definition
A soft, silvery-white chemical element used in medicine and industry, known for showing up clearly on X-rays. Its symbol is Ba.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛɹiəm
British English
bˈeəɹiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-ee-um
UK
BAIR-ee-um
Listen in Context
The doctor asked me to drink a barium solution for my X-ray.
Barium is used in some medical tests to see inside the body.
Barium has the chemical symbol Ba.
If you ever have a barium swallow, you might be surprised by the chalky taste.